Welcome to Waters Wildcast!
Teacher: Ethan T. Parcell (he/him)
Email: info@ballad.company
Phone: 630.802.1942
Age: Kindergarten - 8th Grade
Days: Fridays 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Dates: September 18th - May 28th
The Waters Wildcast will meet once a week as a student production team to publish a REAL bi-weekly podcast about the goings on at Waters, interviews with students and staff, music, and more! We'll teach you everything you need to know about creating your own podcast, from writing scripts to using audio editing software.
What you'll learn:
Audio production basics: Recording, editing, and mixing sound (gear provided!)
Journalistic skills: Interviewing, researching, and storytelling.
Tech skills: Using podcasting equipment and software.
Collaboration: Working with others to create a successful podcast
No experience necessary! Great for kids who love learning new technology, interested in journalism, or just want to get more involved with their school community!
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FREE Trial Class on Friday, September 18th - see if the Waters Wildcast is right for you! Grownups are invited to observe, but it is not required. Returning Wildcasters, please attend the trial if possible. First “official” day will be September 25th
Waters Wildcast follows the CPS calendar with some additional days off that are accounted for in the tuition price. Please see the Calendar in the Resources page for details.
All gear is provided
Wildcast is a year long club! To make the most out of your Wildcast experience, please plan to commit to the full year!
Student Tuition: $650 (one time program fee, no makeups or prorated tuition for absences. Averages to about $20 per 60 minute class, September - May).
Financial assistance available! Please email info@ballad.company for more information. We want Wildcast to be accessible to everyone so we do have no cost/low cost spots available and some no-rental instruments available.